Zero-Waste Broccoli Chowder with Ditalini

The zero-waste broth made with kitchen vegetable scraps adds a delicious earthy flavor to this hearty meatless chowder.

Instructions

Step 1

For Zero-Waste Broth:
Combine all ingredients in large stockpot; bring to a boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 30 min. skimming scum from surface as needed. Cool; strain through fine mesh sieve.

Step 2

For Chowder:
Bring salted water to boil in steam-jacketed kettle or large stockpot on stovetop. Add pasta; for half the time directed on package. Drain.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat butter and onion in large stockpot on medium heat. Cook 4-6 min. or until onion is translucent. Add flour; cook 1-2 min. or until the flour reaches a blond color. Stir in broccoli stems, potato scraps, stock, milk and herb stems; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 10 min. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Cool slightly; season to taste with salt and white pepper. Blend pot with immersion blender until smooth.

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Nutritional Info

This information is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings Per Container serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285

Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g

20%

Saturated Fat 8g

40%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 34mg

11%

Sodium 272mg

11%

Total Carbohydrate 33g

11%

Dietary Fiber 5g

20%

Sugars 5g

Protein 11g

22%

Vitamin A 21%

Vitamin C 152%

Calcium 21%

Iron 17%

Allergy Information:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Please note: for the purpose of the nutritional assessment, total sodium does not include salt added to the cooking water. When salt is listed "as needed" in the ingredient list, 1 tsp total is included in the analysis.